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Freelance Event Professional - Design, Production, Hospitality, Experiential Marketing

Oriel Poole

San Francisco, CA
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    A connoisseur of "experiential design," Oriel directs her inspiration through energetic culture, organic form, and potent atmosphere. She excels as an independent contractor, providing freelance design, production management, and artist hospitality services.

    In 2009, Oriel was awarded the Grand Prize in the NEWH Sustainable Design Competition for her eco-lavish nightclub, Ma. She continued her work in NYC, producing Bleeding Hearts, an interactive walk-through album experience for the band, Futurist. Oriel contributed event production for Gratitude: A Village of Light, featuring 20+ international DJs on 3 stages, ariel performers, 3D art installations, and an eclectic fashion show. In addition, Oriel was Artist Hospitality Manager for the AEG Williamsburg summer concert series for 2011 and 2012.

    Oriel offers a strong attention to detail and an intuitive sensitivity that makes her able to handle high-profile clients with ease.

    Oriel wields both US and UK citizenship, and is available to travel for work.

    CREATIVE CAPABILITIES

    Experiential Design | for events, sets, installations

    Art Direction | for creative department

    Architectural Planning | for concerts, festivals, pop-ups, events, hospitality construction

    Graphic Design | for concept packages, bids, sales presentations, investor proposals

    Software Skills | AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, form·Z

    PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES

    Event Planning | small to large celebrations, parties, weddings, theatre

    Project Staffing | of independent designers, producers, fabricators, builders

    Management | of production logistics, project timeline, vendors, installation & breakdown

    Booking | of talent, musicians, performance artists

    ARTIST HOSPITALITY CAPABILITIES

    Artist Liaison | between talent, production, venue, rider shopping, catering

  • Education
    • Extracurricular coursework in Music Production
      Pyramind
      2013 - 2013
    • Extracurricular coursework in Art Installation, Digital Design
      3rd Ward
      2010 - 2011
    • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Interior Design, Minor in Business Administration
      Drexel University
      2004 - 2008
  • Experience
    • Freelance Event Designer
      SF MusicTech Summit
      May 2013 - Present (13 years 1 month)
      Floor plan for the imperial ballroom.
      Overseeing sponsorship check-in and booth setup.
    • Artist Hospitality / Backstage Manager
      Gem and Jam Festival
      Feb 2013 - Present (13 years 4 months)
    • Freelance Wardrobe, Dressing Rooms, and Artist Hospitality
      Another Planet Entertainment
      Oct 2012 - Present (13 years 8 months)
    • TEDWomen Event Staff
      TED Conferences
      Dec 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Freelance Conceptual Design and 3D Rendering
      New Creatures
      Nov 2013 - Nov 2013
    • Production Assistant
      Eventley
      Nov 2013 - Nov 2013
      Supported the execution of The Speakeasy Lounge, a private executive lounge that coincided with the DreamForce conference.
    • Ambience and Main Stage Hospitality
      Life is Beautiful Festival
      Oct 2013 - Oct 2013
      Ambience - Install and breakdown of dressing room decor and artist hospitality areas.
      Hospitality - 14 bands, two headline compounds, 19 dressing rooms changeovers, two days.
      Headliners included Kings of Leon and The Killers.
    • Artist Hospitality for Treasure Island Music Festival
      Another Planet Entertainment
      Oct 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year)
      26 bands, two headline compounds, 18 dressing room changeovers, two days.
      Headliners included Atoms for Peace and Beck.
    • Artist Check In at Beyond Wonderland
      Insomniac Events
      Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
    • Artist Hospitality
      Symbiosis Gathering
      Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
    • Dressing Room Assistant for Phish
      Another Planet Entertainment
      Aug 2013 - Aug 2013
    • Freelance Event Coordinator
      CHOICE Catering
      Jan 2013 - Aug 2013 (7 months)
    • Ambience and Headline Hospitality for Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival
      Another Planet Entertainment
      Aug 2013 - Aug 2013
      Wardrobe assistant for Paul McCartney.
      Dressing room assistant for the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
    • Main Stage Build at Enchanted Forest Festival
      Audiowaska Productions
      Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
    • Production Assistant for Google I/O After Hours
      Glowing Pictures
      May 2013 - May 2013
    • Coachella Box Office
      Goldenvoice
      Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 (1 year)
    • Stagecoach Box Office
      Goldenvoice
      Apr 2012 - Apr 2013 (1 year)
    • Freelance Graphic Designer
      Sunset Promotions
      Nov 2012 - Apr 2013 (5 months)
    • Freelance Production Designer for Salesforce #dreamjob
      Tedshots
      Mar 2013 - Mar 2013
    • Freelance Artist Hospitality for NYE Event
      1015 Folsom
      Dec 2012 - Dec 2012
    • Freelance Artist Hospitality for Alex Grey Event
      Euphonic Conceptions
      Dec 2012 - Dec 2012
    • Hospitality Coordinator for Dew Tour SF
      Alli, Alliance of Action Sports
      Oct 2012 - Oct 2012
    • Artist Hospitality Manager for Williamsburg Park
      AEG
      Jun 2012 - Oct 2012 (4 months)
    • Dressing Room Assistant for Madonna at Yankees Stadium
      Diversified Production Services
      Sep 2012 - Sep 2012
    • Artist Dressing Room Decor
      Return to the Bubble Kingdom
      Aug 2012 - Aug 2012
    • Freelance Event Designer for 13 Designs
      Condé Nast Travel + Leisure Tradeshow
      Jul 2012 - Aug 2012 (1 month)
    • Artist Relations
      Camp Bisco
      Jul 2012 - Jul 2012
      Talent wrangler for the Label Stage – 28 artists, 28 changeovers, three days.
    • Artist Hospitality Manager and Dressing Room Designer
      Governors Ball
      Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 (1 month)
    • Art Director for The Theta Dome at PEX Festival
      Design by Contrast
      Jun 2012 - Jul 2012 (1 month)
    • Freelance Event Producer
      Art Takes Times Square
      Apr 2012 - Jun 2012 (2 months)
    • Artist Transportation
      Superfly
      May 2012 - May 2012
    • Volunteer Stage Builder for Bamboo DNA
      Lighting in a Bottle
      May 2012 - May 2012
    • Dressing Room Assistant for Madonna Tour Rehearsal
      Diversified Production Services
      Mar 2012 - Mar 2012
    • Freelance Event Producer
      CONNECTED PRODUCTIONS
      Aug 2011 - Nov 2011 (3 months)
    • Freelance Production Assistant for the Black Keys
      Bolthouse Productions
      Oct 2011 - Oct 2011
    • Artist Hospitality Manager for Williamsburg Waterfront
      AEG
      Jun 2011 - Oct 2011 (4 months)
    • Freelance Artist Hospitality for Dave Matthews Band
      The Bowery Presents
      Aug 2011 - Sep 2011 (1 month)
    • Event Designer
      Overland Entertainment
      Mar 2010 - Sep 2011 (1 year 6 months)
    • Freelance Dressing Room Coordinator for the Black Eyed Peas
      Diversified Production Services (DPS)
      Sep 2011 - Sep 2011
    • Art Department
      Escape to New York
      Aug 2011 - Aug 2011
    • Event Production Manager
      Bleeding Hearts
      Mar 2011 - Jul 2011 (4 months)
    • Event Producer
      A Village of Light Presents: Gratitude
      Nov 2010 - Dec 2010 (1 month)
    • Event Coordinator for The Evolver Network
      Evolver / Reality Sandwich
      May 2009 - Oct 2010 (1 year 5 months)
    • Marketing Representative
      UG STRATEGIES
      Mar 2008 - Aug 2010 (2 years 5 months)
    • Art Director
      Night Market
      Apr 2010 - May 2010 (1 month)
    • Freelance Wedding Designer
      Preston Bailey
      Jan 2010 - Apr 2010 (3 months)
    • Promotions Director and Radio DJ
      WKDU
      Sep 2004 - Dec 2008 (4 years 3 months)
    • Hospitality Design Internship
      Daroff Design Inc + DDI Architects
      Apr 2008 - Sep 2008 (5 months)
    • Residential Living Assistant
      Drexel University
      Feb 2007 - Jun 2008 (1 year 4 months)
    • Public Relations Internship
      The End/AKA Night Club
      Aug 2007 - Aug 2007
    • Interior Design Internship
      TL Architects & Associates
      Jun 2007 - Jul 2007 (1 month)
    • Community Service
      Alternative Spring Break
      Mar 2006 - Mar 2006
      Completed community service work for the Navajo Indian Tribe in Shiprock, NM
    • Music Industry Internship
      Madison House
      Apr 2005 - Aug 2005 (4 months)
  • Awards

    NEWH Sustainable Design

    Competition 2009, First Place, April 2009



    NEWH Hospitality Scholarship, May 2009



    form-Z Joint Study Student Competition 2007-08, Honorable Mention, October 2008



    Drexel Smart House, Phase II, First Place, September 2008

  • Affiliations

    3rd Ward

  • Skills
    • 3D Modeling
    • Architecture
    • Event Design
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